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Michael John Lo

Michael John Lo

Michael John Lo is a Times Colonist reporter covering breaking news, post-secondary issues and the changing face of the capital region.

Before working for the Times Colonist, Michael was published in the Globe and Mail, The Tyee, and Capital Daily.

He lives in an apartment about the size of a one-car garage and often bikes to work. Sometimes he runs into stories along the way.

Michael graduated with a major in political science from UVic in 2022.

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Recent Work by Michael

Hundreds of people honour memory of boy fatally struck by vehicle

Hundreds of people honour memory of boy fatally struck by vehicle

A close family friend has started a ­fundraiser for the Xavier Rasul-Jankovics Memorial Fund, which will be directed by family toward initiatives to help ­prevent similar deaths.
UVic to trial AI writing tutor in select classes this fall

UVic to trial AI writing tutor in select classes this fall

UVic’s learning and teaching innovation department will begin piloting a generative AI tool in three lower-level undergraduate courses this fall.
Island cities turn to AI to help fix roads

Island cities turn to AI to help fix roads

Victoria has been running a basic AI-powered pothole detector on its streets since 2023.
Civil liberties, student group intervening in VIU student protester’s suspension case

Civil liberties, student group intervening in VIU student protester’s suspension case

The case could set a legal precedent for students ­sanctioned or punished for ­political activity by B.C. universities.
Songhees woman identified as pedestrian killed in crash

Songhees woman identified as pedestrian killed in crash

West Shore RCMP said the woman died of her injuries over the weekend. The case is still under investigation.
'Security breach' under investigation after banner appears on B.C. legislature

'Security breach' under investigation after banner appears on B.C. legislature

The Office of the Clerk says a full investigation is underway.
Nanaimo couple known for off-road adventures dies in mountain accident

Nanaimo couple known for off-road adventures dies in mountain accident

Crews arrived on scene and found one person with no vital signs and a second person away from the crash site, disoriented and with serious injuries.
'I saw the truck coming full speed': Staff recall moment 18-wheeler slammed into Galey market

'I saw the truck coming full speed': Staff recall moment 18-wheeler slammed into Galey market

Afraid for her life, Jennifer Daaga immediately started running.
Record number of early sockeye recorded in test catch in Johnstone Strait

Record number of early sockeye recorded in test catch in Johnstone Strait

On July 31, 14,550 sockeye were caught on the Johnstone Strait test fishery boat — the highest July daily catch recorded since test fishing began.
Island First Nation set to announce results of ground probe at former residential school

Island First Nation set to announce results of ground probe at former residential school

The announcement is expected Monday following the nation’s annual SPUNE’LUXTTH’, or March for the Children, event in Chemainus
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